News: Thousands of people in China have tested positive for brucellosis after a leak at a biopharmaceutical company. Facts: Brucellosis also known as Malta fever or Mediterranean fever is a bacterial disease caused by various Brucella species which mainly infect cattle, swine, goats, sheep and dogs. Transmission: Humans generally acquire the disease through direct contact… Continue reading Brucellosis outbreak in China
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Indian Cities Slip In Global Smart City Index
News: The Institute for Management Development(IMD) in collaboration with Singapore University for Technology and Design (SUTD) has released the 2020 Smart City Index(SCI). Facts: About the index: The index ranks cities based on economic and technological data as well as by their citizens’ perceptions of how “smart” their cities are. Cities Covered: Hundreds of citizens… Continue reading Indian Cities Slip In Global Smart City Index
Indian economy is heading for a K-shaped recovery and it won’t be a pretty sight
News: According to Economists, Indian economy is heading for a K-shaped recovery. Facts: K-shaped Recovery: It occurs when an economy recovers unevenly and there’s a separate trajectory for two segments of the society. Examples: Industries like technology, retail, and software services have recovered while the travel, entertainment, hospitality, and food services industries have continued to… Continue reading Indian economy is heading for a K-shaped recovery and it won’t be a pretty sight
Explained: What is serial interval, and how can it be managed to control Covid-19?
News: According to a study, China which has now gone over a month without any locally transmitted Covid-19 cases was able to contain Covid-19 due to its ability to manage the serial interval. Facts: Serial Interval: It is the duration between symptom onset of a primary case and symptom onset of secondary cases(contacts) generated by… Continue reading Explained: What is serial interval, and how can it be managed to control Covid-19?
Prime minister inaugurates historic Kosi Rail Mahasetu In Bihar
News: The Prime Minister will dedicate to the nation the historic Kosi rail mega bridge in Bihar. Facts: Kosi Rail Mahasetu: It is a 1.9km long rail bridge that connects Nirmali and Bhaptiyahi(Saraigarh) in Bihar.The project was sanctioned by the Centre during 2003-04. Significance: The project provides a shorter route to the Northeast.It is also… Continue reading Prime minister inaugurates historic Kosi Rail Mahasetu In Bihar
NASA images capture wet and dry cycles in Namibia’s Etosha Pan
News: United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration(NASA) has captured images depicting the wet and dry cycles of Etosha Pan in Africa. Facts: Etosha Pan: It is a large endorheic salt pan forming part of the Kalahari Basin in the north of Namibia.The pan is mostly dry but after a heavy rain, it will acquire… Continue reading NASA images capture wet and dry cycles in Namibia’s Etosha Pan
India joins Djibouti Code of Conduct/ Jeddah Amendment as Observer
News: India has joined the Djibouti Code of Conduct/ Jeddah Amendment (DCOC/JA) as Observer. Facts: Djibouti Code of Conduct(DCOC): It was established in 2009.It is a grouping on maritime matters aimed at repression of piracy and armed robbery against ships in the Western Indian Ocean Region, the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea. Members:… Continue reading India joins Djibouti Code of Conduct/ Jeddah Amendment as Observer
Global Initiative to reduce Land Degradation and Coral Reef program
News: Global Initiative to reduce Land Degradation and Coral Reef program has been launched at G20 Environment Ministers Meet. Facts: Global Initiative to reduce Land Degradation: It aims to strengthen the implementation of existing frameworks to prevent, halt and reverse land degradation within G20 member states and globally taking into account possible implications on the… Continue reading Global Initiative to reduce Land Degradation and Coral Reef program
Explained: What is Solar Cycle 25, announced by NASA and NOAA scientists recently?
News: Scientists from NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration(NOAA) have announced their predictions about the new solar cycle called Solar Cycle 25 which they believe has begun. Facts: What is Solar Cycle: It is the cycle that the Sun’s magnetic field goes through approximately every 11 years. Solar Minimum: It is the beginning… Continue reading Explained: What is Solar Cycle 25, announced by NASA and NOAA scientists recently?
Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation(ITEC) Programme
News: The 56th foundation day of Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Programme is being celebrated. Facts: ITEC Programme: It was instituted in 1964 as a bilateral assistance programme run by the Government of India. Purpose: It is a demand-driven, response-oriented programme that focuses on addressing the needs of developing countries through innovative technological cooperation… Continue reading Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation(ITEC) Programme
